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Nearing the end of the 2012 season, the MINI Kitesurf Tour Europe looks back on a momentous European Championship 2012.

The tour was a great occurrence to show the anticipation and competitive spirit of the euroepan kitesurf elite.

During this season the riders were really pushing the limits of kitesurfing in freestyle and race competitions - in the mens and womens division. Mario Rodwald and Annelous Lammerts won the
overall title in Freestyle. Riccardo Leccese and Christine Bönniger finished first overall in Course Racings. But every rider brings something to the sport and to the amazing tour. Let's have
a look to facts and figures of the MINI Kitesurf Tour Europe 2012.

Organisation :

In 8 month, the MINI Kitesurf Tour Europe organised 5 fabulous tour legs, in 5 countries with 600 registered riders and over 300.000 spectators. 576 hours of
eventful action on the water and on the boardwalks. 480 hours to set-up the event sites and to break it down again. 5014km of car travelling to get all material to the event happenings.

Gastronomic :

The gourmet rider could find an incomparable offer of delicous sandwiches, companied by a fresh Red Bull or Alpro Soja Milk (nature, chocolat or vanilla) as well as
a yummy dessert of strawberry and kiwi Chupa Cups. The consumation of drinks and sweets summarised to 7.500 cans of Red Bull, 5.000 packs of Alpro Soja milk and more than 8.200 Chupa
Chups.

The MINI Kitesurf Tour Europe covered the international media market. 178.000.000 European print media coverages and 185:08:00 minutes in international TV.

At the close of this European Championship 2012, one thing is certain – the Kitesurf Tour Europe has proven to be an excellent tour. For the next year, the KTE will
grow with time. Many riders now look forward to returning with great anticipation for both their freestyle and racing adventures. Thanks to all riders, partners, helping hands and press people to
create such an amazing tour 2012.